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OUW 207L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,632 mi
Last recorded25,632 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUW 207L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 25,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,503 miles

Underside slightly corroded in places

Pass 9 Jul 2011 25,453 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 25,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r floor pan corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

some play in the n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2008 23,849 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS GAITERS SPLIT

Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,773 miles

N/S/R FLOOR PAN BY BODY MOUNT CORRODING

O/S AND N/S FRONT SUSPENSION BALL GAITERS SPLIT

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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OUW 207L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUW 207L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OUW 207L registered?

OUW 207L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 1972.

Is OUW 207L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUW 207L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUW 207L have outstanding finance?

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